Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Ultra Review: Premium Comfort at a Sharp Price

The Xiaomi Electric Scooter 6 Ultra is the clearest sign yet that Xiaomi is no longer content to simply dominate the mainstream scooter market. This model is larger, bolder and much more ambitious than the company's more familiar commuter machines. It adds more power, much stronger suspension, a more comfortable riding position and a design that finally feels like more than a minor yearly refresh.

That ambition matters because the premium e-scooter segment has become more competitive. Xiaomi needed something more serious, and the 6 Ultra looks like the answer. It is not designed to be a lightweight last-mile tool that you casually carry upstairs every evening. It is designed as a more complete transport device: powerful, comfortable and capable enough to replace longer urban rides without feeling compromised.

At 799 euros, the Electric Scooter 6 Ultra lands well below some premium rivals while aiming at much of the same territory. That price is a big part of its appeal. Xiaomi is effectively offering a scooter with genuinely high-end ambitions without pushing the sticker into four figures.

That does not mean it is cheap in absolute terms, but it does mean the value equation is strong. Buyers considering premium commuter models from competing brands will quickly notice how much equipment Xiaomi has packed in here for the money, from the larger deck and improved suspension to the stronger motor output and long-range claims.

The 6 Ultra is not subtle. The bright yellow finish takes clear inspiration from Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra performance car and gives the scooter far more visual identity than earlier generations had. More important than the colour, however, is the broader redesign. The scooter is larger, taller and much more comfort-focused than previous Xiaomi models.

The deck is both longer and wider, and the raised rear kicktail is one of the most useful changes. It gives the rear foot a more natural place to rest, improves stance control and makes the whole scooter feel more stable during longer rides. There is enough space to stand in different ways, which matters more than it sounds when a ride stretches beyond a quick hop.

The handlebar has also been reworked with a gentler inward curve that feels more natural over distance. Combined with the refreshed riding position, it helps the 6 Ultra feel more relaxed and less fatiguing than a more basic commuter scooter.

The trade-off is obvious: weight. At nearly 34kg, this is not a scooter for anyone who regularly needs to carry it onto public transport or up multiple flights of stairs. Xiaomi has very clearly prioritised ride quality over easy portability.

Comfort is where the Electric Scooter 6 Ultra really starts to justify its size. The 12-inch wheels already help smooth the road out, but the key component is the dual swing-arm suspension. Together, they make the scooter feel more planted and much less harsh over poor surfaces, speed bumps and dropped kerbs.

That extra compliance does more than just improve comfort. It also boosts confidence. The scooter feels calmer over broken surfaces, and the rider is less likely to be unsettled by imperfections that would feel more abrupt on a firmer commuter model.

This makes the 6 Ultra unusually versatile. It can still feel lively, but it is not a one-trick performance machine. It is better understood as a premium all-rounder with enough suspension travel and wheel size to handle imperfect roads without constantly reminding the rider of every crack and join.

On paper, the performance looks serious: 500W nominal power, up to 1,200W peak output and 45Nm of torque. In practice, the 6 Ultra does feel properly quick, but not in a wild or badly controlled way. Acceleration is brisk and progressive rather than jerky.

The special launch-style acceleration mode adds some theatre and helps the scooter hit 25km/h in around 2.4 seconds from a standstill. In normal use, it reaches that speed in roughly five seconds, which is still fast enough to feel lively in city riding.

More important than straight-line flair is how well the scooter maintains speed on gradients. The test findings suggest it keeps its top speed confidently on meaningful inclines, which is exactly where extra peak power pays off in real-world riding. This is not just a scooter that posts a good specification sheet. It actually feels strong on the road.

Xiaomi fits the 6 Ultra with mechanical disc brakes front and rear, supported by ABS. In use, the braking system works well enough. It is progressive, predictable and capable of stopping the scooter confidently even when carrying speed.

The reservation is that this is a premium-leaning scooter with premium-leaning ambitions, and hydraulic disc brakes would have been a more convincing fit. Mechanical discs are acceptable, but they do not feel especially generous at this price and performance level.

That said, the rest of the package supports a strong safety story. The larger chassis, stronger suspension, planted stance and stable braking behaviour all contribute to a more reassuring ride than many smaller scooters manage.

Range is one of the 6 Ultra's strongest arguments. Xiaomi claims up to 75km, and the real-world test evidence suggests that while the maximum depends heavily on conditions, a genuinely substantial range is achievable. On a demanding 38km ride, the scooter consumed around 80% of the battery, implying that around 50km is realistically within reach in tougher use rather than only in ideal laboratory conditions.

That is a very good result for a scooter with this level of performance and weight. It makes the 6 Ultra much easier to trust for longer daily runs or bigger weekend rides.

Charging is the weak point. The 585Wh battery takes around ten hours to charge with the standard setup, which is simply too long for a premium model in 2026. Xiaomi does offer a faster 70W charger, but it is optional rather than included, and that weakens the overall value story slightly. Overnight charging is fine, but quick turnaround between long rides is not a strength here unless you buy extra hardware.

The 3-inch colour TFT display is bright, clear and easy to read, while the companion app is one of the more useful ones in this category. Xiaomi gives riders a good level of control, which helps the 6 Ultra feel more complete as a product rather than just a bare transport tool.

The revised throttle setup is more experimental. Xiaomi combines a traditional finger trigger with a twist-style control, giving riders two ways to modulate power. That flexibility can help reduce fatigue on long rides, although the twist control is not automatically superior and may feel less natural to riders who are used to classic e-scooter throttles.

Overall, the 6 Ultra feels like a scooter designed by a company that has listened to years of feedback from owners. It is more mature, more comfortable and more feature-rich than Xiaomi's earlier mainstream offerings.

The Electric Scooter 6 Ultra is one of Xiaomi's most convincing premium products in years. It delivers serious comfort, strong real-world performance, credible long-range ability and a much more distinctive design than the company has previously managed in this category. The combination of suspension, larger wheels and a more usable deck makes it especially enjoyable over longer rides.

It is not perfect. The weight rules it out for some buyers, standard charging is too slow, and hydraulic brakes would have strengthened the package further. Even so, the overall value is hard to ignore. At 799 euros, the 6 Ultra offers the sort of premium-spec experience that often costs considerably more elsewhere. For riders who want comfort and capability more than easy carrying, it already looks like one of the stand-out scooters of the year.